InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Incorrigible ❯ Just the Beginning ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: I do hereby disclaim all rights and responsibilities for the characters in this little vignette… especially for the monk who's dreading the end of the day.

 

This drabble was originally posted to LJ on February 20, 2007.

 

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Just the Beginning

 

 

“Kagome-sama, are you coming?”

 

“Not yet… look,” she gestured expansively towards the sky.

 

“You wish to stay for the sunset?” Miroku surveyed the fiery hues overhead.

 

“Watch with me,” Kagome bade cheerfully, patting the ground at her side.

 

“I don't particularly like sunsets,” Miroku admitted slowly. “The colors fade away and everything ends in darkness.”

 

“Oh,” she gasped, understanding, “but it isn't an ending, Miroku-sama. It's just the beginning. Please stay; I'll show you.”

 

“How can I refuse such an invitation?” the monk grinned.

 

The sky gradually cooled to a darkening blue as twilight dimmed their surroundings. “That's it then. Shall we go in?”

 

She held him back, a hand on his knee. “Shh. It's about to start.”

 

Soft flickers stirred the long grasses, separating themselves to spiral upwards. “Fireflies?” murmured Miroku in surprise.

 

“Yes,” Kagome replied. “After the sun sets, the fireflies take flight.”

 

“I suppose they do make the coming night less… intimidating.”

 

“Their brightness makes it possible to face the darkness with a smile.”

 

“As does yours,” returned the monk smoothly.

 

“Flatterer,” Kagome giggled and bumped her shoulder against his. “They're sending messages, you know.”

 

“What are they saying?”

 

“Don't you recognize these kindred spirits, Miroku-sama?” Kagome quipped. “They're flirting.”

 

“Truly?” the monk chuckled.

 

“The dance of lights is a kind of courtship; it's how they find each other.”

 

“Ah! Then I wish them success in their pursuits,” intoned the monk, bestowing his blessing.

 

“You would.”

 

Miroku leaned close to whisper, “Thank you, Kagome-sama.”

 

“Sure,” she smiled.

 

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End Note: This drabble was written for the Live Journal community iyissekiwa's contest with the theme `Sunset'. 250 words.